So we get it when the thought of booking a smear test (or cervical cancer screening) seems like a faff and can easily be put off - whether it’s due to the uncomfortable nature of the procedure, ...

The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK is being tested for the second time.

The government will send out an emergency alert to millions of people across the UK on Sunday, September 7 - but how exactly does it work and how did they get your number?

The message received by mobile phones on Sunday read: “This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. “You do not need ...